MPC '66 Corvette restoration

[pack rat]

I finally restored a partially-complete, disassembled MPC '66 Vette I picked up about 25 years ago.

My first dilemma; The body has "427" emblems engraved on it even though the kit was equipped with the same old 327 found in the '64 and '65 kits (MPC called it a 427 on the box).  I didn't want to alter the body, so I dug an AMT big block from some unknown kit from the parts box.  My next issue...MPC included hoods for both versions in the box but I only had the small block hood; I have a couple of AMT big block hoods but they aren't accurate.

So...I can live with a '66 427 Vette with a small block hood; I'll disassemble and repaint if the proper hood ever falls on my lap (fat chance!)

I substituted the chassis from one of the '67 reissues as the original '66 had the stock exhaust system engraved on it; MPC expected you to pretend it wasn't there if you used the side exhausts.   The wheels are from the recent AMT '63...I applied a wash, dulled the shine down a bit and found some more accurate knock-offs in the parts box.  The crowning touch is a set of goldline Firestone Supremes (a little experiment using clear acrylic paint on whitewalls).  Paint is Testors lacquer Nassau Blue.

 

     

[michelle]

nice work 

[Snake45]

Very, VERY nice, and you know how much I like both C2s and rescue/rebuilds. VERY well done and model on! 

[Classicgas]

Beautiful! 

[Tom99]

Looking good.

[larman]

Excellent job!

[Dragonhawk1066]

That turned out extremely well! I love the color!

[PappyD340]

Awesome restoration!!

[espo]

Beautiful looking redo. The color is perfect for this and was a popular Corvette color at that time. Very clean trim. 

[charger74]

Very Nice resto

Edited May 19, 2021 by charger74

[bisc63]

Good job! That blue looks cool on SO many cars. Had an uncle who painted his 67 Impala that color. Tasty!

[kelson]

Beautiful!!.

[Oldcarfan27]

Fantastic save, Mike!

I never liked those wheels on my 63, but they look perfect here. I may have to rethink my options. 

[Bills72sj]

Gorgeous! Would be nice to have one of those in my garage.

[Len Woodruff]

Great job. Love the mid-year Vettes.

[ChrisR]

Excellent restoration!-

[Spottedlaurel]

That looks really nice, a great restoration you've done there. It has a very clean, subtle look to it.

[papajohn97]

Great resto job on my favorite Corvette (C2 coupe) in my favorite color (blue). You are inspiring me to build a stock C2 kit someday. So which is the best kit/ kit bash combo to use as a basis in 1/25? AMT ‘63 body over a Revell ‘67 chassis?

[drodg]

Impressive

 

[Hi-Po]

I have to agree with everyone else - a great save and beautifully done!

[Grumpa]

Beautiful restoration Mike!

[slusher]

Beautiful Corvette!